CSR Press Release

Chicago, IL, July 30, 2009-- We would like to inform you that CSE's IEMA_approved workshop "Become a Certified CSR Practitioner", the first course internationally offering accredited certification on CSR, will take place on 1-2 September 2009, in Chicago, IL. The workshop has been successfully implemented in Europe and in the Middle East, having certified more than 60 CSR Practitioners worldwide.

On July 1, CSE North America proudly hosted its inaugural Sustainability workshop, titled "How to…Get Started with CSR: From Strategy to Reporting", in Chicago, with more than 40 prominent organizations in attendance, with representatives from Whole Foods, Armstrong, Arrowsmith, USG, University of Chicago, DePaul University, as well as a special appearance from the Director of IIT's Center for Sustainable Enterprise, Mr. George Nassos.

CSE's workshop "Become a Qualified CSR Practitioner" is approved by the leading UK Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and is the first that delivers such a qualification for CSR/Sustainability managers internationally.

CSR - Sustainability Practitioner Workshop (IEMA Approved)

Main Focus: Designing & Implementing
Effective Sustainability Strategies & Reports

Date: 1 & 2 September 2009, Chicago, IL, USA

Lead Trainer: Mr. Nikos Avlonas, International Expert in CSR Strategy, CSE N. America

Key Note Speaker: Mr. George Nassos, Director of Illinois ITT Center for Sustainable Enterprise

Price: $ 1695 per participant *

* Register by August 15 and take advantage of our early bird discount of 15%


This challenging 2-day course - offered for the first time in the United States - enables participants to acquire the skills and competencies required to become qualified CSR practitioners. Through specialized, detailed and highly focused training, it provides them with the tools and necessary practical framework of every CSR aspect.

By attending this workshop, participants will:

Become qualified CSR practitioners awarded with a professional certificate acknowledged by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).

Be proficient to develop and implement comprehensive CSR strategies and annual CSR reports

Learn how to effectively work with Stakeholders and exercise responsible communication

Become familiar with Global Standards, Models, Guidelines & tools for practical CSR integration (GRI, UN Global Compact)

Acquire comprehensive knowledge on the practical methods that can be used in order to further develop corporate CSR strategy

Benefit from the exchange of information on the discussion topics of the workshop amongst a small number of participants

Click here to register!

CSE Sustainability Roundtable: Moving Sustainability forward at a time of Economic Slowdown

The Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) is proud to announce the "CSE Sustainability Roundtable: Moving Sustainability forward at a time of Economic Slowdown". The roundtable is an effort to engage business professionals involved in bringing Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility to their firms, and who may be tempted to abandon their aspirations of becoming more responsible and sustainable because of these tough economic times. This event will take place after day one of CSE's CSR Practitioner Training, starting at 5:45 pm at the Hotel Monaco. This event is open to all interested in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability professionals. Write to info@cse-northamerica.org to RSVP.

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